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The ABI (Association of British Insurers) has appointed Amy McLaren to join its busy Public Affairs team as Parliamentary Affairs Adviser, working across all insurance, pensions and savings issues. 

Amy’s role was created to further enhance the ABI’s extensive programme of work with Parliament. Amy joins us from ComRes, where she was a Parliamentary research analyst. Prior to that, Amy was Parliamentary Research Assistant to Stephen Crabb MP.

Amy said:

“The ABI has an excellent reputation across both Houses of Parliament, which I am looking forward to building on. I am excited about this opportunity to ensure that the industry’s profile and contribution are recognised in Parliament.”

Alan Leaman, the ABI’s Director of Corporate Affairs, said:

"Amy will make a major contribution to the ABI’s work. Her appointment expands our capabilities in a vital area, ensuring that the insurance industry is represented effectively at UK Parliamentary level.”

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1. Enquiries to: 
 Alan Leaman          020 7216 7440 (Mobile: 07957 482 330)
 Jonathan French     020 7216 7392 (Mobile: 07958 330 480)
 Malcolm Tarling     020 7216 7410 (Mobile: 07776 147 667)
 Erfan Hussain         020 7216 7411 (Mobile: 07712 841 184)
 Kelly Ostler-Coyle 020 7216 7415 (Mobile: 07968 364 302) 

2. The ABI is the trade association for Britain’s insurance industry. Its nearly 400 member companies provide over 94% of the insurance business in the UK. It represents insurance companies to the Government, and to the regulatory and other agencies, and is an influential voice on public policy and financial services issues. ABI member companies hold up to a sixth of all investments traded on the London Stock Exchange, on behalf of millions of pensioners and savers.

3. An ISDN line is available for broadcasts.